Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate

"Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate" (Kannada:ಜಯ ಭಾರತ ಜನನಿಯ ತನುಜಾತೆ) is a Kannada poem, which was composed by the Indian Kannadiga poet Kuvempu. The poem was officially declared the state anthem of the Indian state of Karnataka on January 6, 2004. [ [http://www.hinduonnet.com/2004/01/11/stories/2004011103410400.htm Poem declared State Song] The Hindu - January 11, 2006 ]

The poem enivsages a Karnataka that recognises its position in the comity of Indian states, believes in peaceful co-existence with her sisters, but at the same time maintains her self-respect and dignity from a position of confidence and strength rather than insecurity and fear.

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The song was formally declared as the state anthem of Karnataka. The Government of Karnataka issued directives in this regard and made the rendering of the song compulsory at all schools and official functions. Further, the government order also states that those present at the time of rendering the song should stand up as a mark of respect to the State.

Transliterations

Translation

Victory to you Mother Karnataka, the daughter of Mother India! Hail the land of beautiful rivers and forests, hail the abode of saints! You are a new jewel in the crown of Goddess Earth, mine of beautiful gold and sandal. Victory to you Mother Karnataka the daughter of Mother India where Rama and Krishna had their incarnations.

Resonance of the Vedas is your Mother’s lullaby for you, and your fervor is Her life. Lines of green mountains are your necklaces. Victory to you Mother Karnataka, the daughter of Mother India who is hailed by Kapila, Patanjali, Gautama and Jina.

You are a sacred forest where Shankara, Ramanuja, Vidyaranya and Basaveswara dwelt. You are the holy abode where Ranna, Shadakshari, Ponna, Pampa, Lakshmisha and Janna were born. You are the blessed resting place of many a poet-nightingales. Victory to Mother Karnataka, the daughter of Mother India who gave birth to Nanak, Ramanand and Kabir.

This is the land ruled (in the past) by Tailapa and Hoysalas, and affectionate hometown for Dankana and Jakkana. This land is the blessed stage for Krishna, Sharavathi, Tunga and Kaveri. Victory to you Mother Karnataka, the daughter of Mother India of Chaitanya, Paramahamsa and Vivekananda.

Garden of peace for all communities, a sight that allures the connoisseurs, the garden where the Hindus, Christians, Muslims, Parsis and the Jains (grow); the palace of many kings that are like Janaka; the place for singers and musicians; the body of the children of Mother Kannada -- the house where Kannada Tongue plays in joy. Victory to you Mother Karnataka, the daughter of Mother India. Hail the land of beautiful rivers and forests, hail the abode of rasarishis!

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The poem is set to tune by a number of Kannada composers, among which two tunes set by C.Ashwath and Mysore Ananthaswamy are the most popular ones. Recently there were some confusions and differences in opinion as to which tune should be used in rendition. The Prof. Shivarudrappa Committee, which was asked to suggest a befitting tune for the rendition of the song, had recommended that the music composed by the late Mysore Ananthaswamy was apt.

The Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, M.P. Prakash, has asked Kannada University to create a uniform rendering for the anthem [ [http://www.hindu.com/2005/09/07/stories/2005090705890300.htm Evolve a uniform format for State anthem: Prakash] "The Hindu" - September 7, 2005]

ee also

* Jana Gana Mana
* Vande Maataram

External links

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srMNkUZ2zPs Good user made video of the song]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D57PBcHj3Xw Video of the song on Youtube]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csMfj1B3swo Another Video song on Youtube]
* [http://rapidshare.com/files/107852447/nadageethe_0001.wmv.html download of the good quality user made video of the song]

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